A malignant glioma therapeutic staging system for Cf-252 neutron brachytherapy at the University of Kentucky

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7063805

Maruyama, Y; Young, A B; Chin, H W; Markesbery, W; Beach, J L; Tibbs, P; Goldstein, S

Cf-252 is a novel transplutonium radioactive isotope which emits fast neutrons and is useful for human malignant glioma implant therapy. A proposed therapeutic staging system is described using MRI and CT imaging to select patients for treatment using Cf-252 for malignant astrocytomas and glioblastoma multiforme.

• Research Organization: Radiation Therapy Oncology Center, Univ. of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY
• OSTI ID: 7063805
• Journal Information: Nucl. Sci. Appl.; (United States), Vol. 2:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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